Clearing the Air: How to Quit Smoking...and Quit for Keeps
Just Before Quitting
- Practice going without cigarettes.
- Don't think of never smoking again. Think of quitting in terms
of 1 day at a time.
- Tell yourself you won't smoke today, and then don't.
- Clean your clothes to rid them of the cigarette smell, which can linger
a long time.
On the Day You Quit
- Throw away all your cigarettes and matches. Hide your lighters and
ash trays.
- Visit the dentist and have your teeth cleaned to get rid of tobacco
stains. Notice how nice they look and resolve to keep them that way.
- Make a list of things you'd like to buy for yourself or someone else.
Estimate the cost in terms of packs of cigarettes, and put the money aside
to buy these presents.
- Keep very busy on the big day. Go to the movies, exercise, take long
walks, go bike riding.
- Remind your family and friends that this is your quit date, and ask
them to help you over the rough spots of the first couple of days and weeks.
- Buy yourself a treat or do something special to celebrate.
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